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What qualities are we looking for?
Expert proficiency in React and TypeScript — strong understanding of hooks, state management patterns, and TypeScript best practices
Deep expertise in Next.js — including Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), API routes, middleware, optimization strategies
Solid understanding of ES6+, async/await, functional programming patterns, and modern JavaScript practices
Proficiency in modern CSS — Tailwind CSS, CSS modules, CSS-in-JS solutions (Emotion, Styled Components), and responsive design principles
Hands-on experience with modern build tools — Webpack, Vite, ESBuild, or equivalent bundlers; understanding of tree-shaking, code splitting, and lazy loading
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and automation — experience with tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms
Strong foundation in Git and collaborative development workflows
Working knowledge of Node.js and backend fundamentals — enough to understand API design, authentication, and server-side implications
System Design & Architecture:
Ability to design scalable, maintainable component architectures and design systems
Understanding of state management solutions (Redux, Zustand, Context API) and when to use each
Knowledge of micro-frontends, module federation, and how to structure large applications
Experience with component composition, prop drilling solutions, and reusable library design
Performance & Monitoring:
Deep understanding of frontend performance metrics (Core Web Vitals, FCP, LCP, CLS, FID) and optimization techniques
Experience with performance profiling tools (Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, WebPageTest) and real-world optimization strategies
Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and error tracking solutions (Sentry, DataDog, etc.)
Understanding of lazy loading, code splitting, image optimization, and caching strategies
Quality & Best Practices:
Expertise in testing frameworks — Jest, React Testing Library, Vitest, E2E testing (Cypress, Playwright)
Sound knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, and writing clean, maintainable code
Understanding of web accessibility (WCAG standards, semantic HTML, ARIA attributes) and experience implementing accessible UIs
Proficiency in browser compatibility and cross-browser testing
Exposure to code quality tools — ESLint, Prettier, Husky, pre-commit hooks, automated CI/CD pipelines
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience with headless CMS, GraphQL, or API integration layers
Knowledge of SEO best practices for SPA and Next.js applications
Familiarity with Storybook, design tokens, and component documentation
Understanding of animation libraries (Framer Motion, React Spring) and interactive UX
Exposure to AI/LLM integrations in frontend (streaming, chunking, prompt optimization)
Experience working with WebViews, React Native, or other hybrid mobile technologies — understanding of bridge communication, native module integration, and platform-specific constraints
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Codeium, Codex,Cursor etc.) and understanding of their strengths, limitations, and best practices for maximizing productivity
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end design and architecture of complex frontend features, translating product requirements into technical specifications
Develop high-performance, production-ready React and Next.js applications with pixel-perfect UI implementations
Drive performance optimization initiatives — identify bottlenecks, implement improvements, and establish monitoring to track metrics
Build and maintain reusable component libraries, design systems, and utility functions for team-wide adoption
Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and work closely with designers to balance aesthetics with performance and accessibility
Champion best practices in code quality, testing, accessibility, and maintainability across the team
Lead adoption of AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) within the team — evaluate effectiveness, establish best practices, and mentor others on productivity gains
Mentor junior engineers and conduct thorough code reviews to foster a culture of excellence
Stay current with frontend ecosystem trends, emerging AI tools, and new frameworks/patterns — evaluate and advocate for adoption
Collaborate with backend and DevOps teams to understand API contracts, optimize data fetching, and streamline deployment pipelines
Debug and optimize third-party library usage, understanding their internals and identifying performance trade-offs
Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions at the team and platform level
What You'll Get
Work with a modern, constantly evolving tech stack — React, TypeScript, Next.js, and cutting-edge frontend tooling
Opportunity to own significant parts of the Swiggy platform impacting millions of users
Mentorship and growth — partner with experienced engineers and lead technical initiatives
Impact across teams — collaborate with product, design, mobile, and backend teams on high-impact projects
Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities within a thriving tech company
B Tech/M Tech in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed college with minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in product development company.
Employment type
Full-time
Work arrangement
No
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